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Add 60/12 and 60/72

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 60/72

60/12 + 60/72 is 35/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   60/12 = 60 × 6/12 × 6 = 360/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/72 + 60/72 = 360 + 60/72 = 420/72
5. 420/72 simplified gives 35/6
6. So, 60/12 + 60/72 = 35/6
   In mixed form: 55/6

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